WIC
WIC is a supplemental nutrition program that provides services to pregnant women, mothers, infants and children(up to their 5th birthday) based on nutritional risk and income eligibility. The primary services provided are health screening, risk assessment, nutrition education/counseling, breastfeeding promotion and referrals to health care.
Supplemental food is provided at no cost to participants. Missouri WIC offers healthy food choices that target specific essential nutrients often missing from participants’ diets, such as iron, calcium, protein, and vitamins A, C and D. To meet these needs, the WIC food package includes fresh or frozen fruits and vegetables, whole grains, milk and yogurt along with other nutritious foods.
Follow this link to get general information on the WIC program – including frequently asked questions.
To verify WIC eligibility, you will need the following items at your appointment:
- Proof of Residence
- Proof of Income
- Proper Identification
If you need more help or want to schedule an appointment for WIC, please contact us 660-258-7251 and ask for the WIC office.
Our WIC hours are Monday through Friday 9 am – 4:30 pm. Our late days go from 9 am-6:00 pm. Please call for availability.
*If you are going to be over 15 minutes late for your appointment you will need to call to reschedule.
Missouri WIC announces an innovative digital data dashboard accessible to the public. WIC is the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children. The data dashboard provides access to in-state participation and certification data, along with benefit data, including:
- Participation rates by month and demographics (race, ethnicity, age, education level and spoken language).
- Certification rates by month and demographics (race, ethnicity, age, education level and spoken language).
- Benefit redemption and utilization by food category.